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The 2026 Subaru Forester Is Ready for Everyday Life in Rochester
The 2026 Subaru Forester pairs standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with a roomy cabin and Subaru's EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, making it one of the easiest compact SUVs to live with around Rochester. It is built to handle daily errands, long commutes, and weekend trips out of town without missing a beat, and it does it all with the kind of long-term reliability Subaru is known for. Subaru of Rochester carries the 2026 Forester lineup in Premium, Sport, and Limited trims.
A Dependable Engine With Everyday Efficiency
Every 2026 Forester gas trim is powered by a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine producing 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, paired with a Lineartronic CVT featuring an 8-speed manual shift mode with paddle shifters. Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivers power to all four wheels as conditions change, and Premium and Limited trims are EPA-rated up to 33 hwy/26 city mpg, while Sport is rated up to 32 hwy/25 city mpg. Around Rochester, that means confident traction through every season without an unpredictable trip to the pump.
More Room Than Its Footprint Suggests
The 2026 Forester offers up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space and up to 74.4 cubic feet of total cargo space, giving Rochester families more room than compact SUV rivals like the Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX-5. An extra-wide rear gate opening makes loading gear easy, and Premium, Sport, and Limited trims all come with an 11.6-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so everyone stays connected on the way there. Wireless device charging is also available to keep phones topped off without a cable in sight.
Capability Built Into Every Trim
Standard equipment on the 2026 Forester means confidence, not compromise, no matter where Rochester takes you.
- Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive – continuously shifts power to the wheels with the most grip in rain, snow, or rough roads.
- 8.7 Inches of Ground Clearance – standard on Premium, Sport, and Limited to handle deep snow and rough pavement.
- Dual-Function X-MODE with Hill Descent Control – standard on Sport and Limited for extra traction control in snow, dirt, and mud.
Find the 2026 Subaru Forester Trim That Fits You
Subaru Forester Premium
The Premium trim adds a Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System, MySubaru Connected Services, and Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, along with standard X-MODE for extra traction on slick roads. Rated up to 33 hwy/26 city mpg, it is a smart step up for Rochester drivers who want more tech without stepping up to a higher trim.
Subaru Forester Sport
The Sport trim stands out with 19-inch bronze-finish alloy wheels, bronze-finish exterior accents, a retuned suspension for sharper handling, and standard dual-function X-MODE. Rated up to 32 hwy/25 city mpg, it gives Rochester drivers a more athletic feel without sacrificing everyday capability.
Subaru Forester Limited
The Limited trim adds leather-trimmed upholstery, 18-inch machine-finish alloy wheels, and standard Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, on top of standard dual-function X-MODE. Rated up to 33 hwy/26 city mpg, it is a well-equipped choice for Rochester drivers who want a more refined cabin.
Subaru Forester Highlights
A Trusted Name for Rochester Drivers
The Subaru Forester has been the Top Compact SUV for 13 years in a row according to Consumer Reports, and the 2026 Forester is a Consumer Reports Top Pick while Subaru is Consumer Reports' Best Overall Automotive Brand for the second year in a row. J.D. Power also ranks the Forester number one for 2025 Projected Resale Value among compact SUVs, and 96 percent of Foresters sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today. That kind of track record matters when Rochester drivers are weighing a purchase they plan to keep for years.
Room to Bring Everyone and Everything
With up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space and up to 74.4 cubic feet of cargo room, the 2026 Forester has more interior space than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, or Mazda CX-5. An extra-wide rear gate opening makes it easier to load gear before a Rochester weekend trip, and an available hands-free Power Rear Gate adds even more convenience.
Advanced Safety You Can Count On
The 2026 Forester earned a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Subaru is rated number one in safety for seven years in a row according to ACSI. Standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology backs up every Forester trim, with an available 360-degree Surround View Monitor for extra awareness while parking around Rochester. It is the kind of layered protection that gives families peace of mind on every drive.
Confident Safety in Every Forester
Subaru of Rochester wants every Rochester family behind the wheel of a Forester to feel protected, which is why Subaru's EyeSight Driver Assist Technology comes standard on every 2026 Forester. EyeSight acts like an extra set of eyes on the road, and the Forester backs it up with a broader suite of standard and available safety systems.
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with Pre-Collision Braking
- Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (standard on Limited)
- MySubaru Connected Services (standard on Premium and Limited)
- Automatic Emergency Steering (available)
- 360-Degree Surround View Monitor (available)
- Reverse Automatic Braking (available)
- Power Rear Gate with Hands-Free Activation (available)
Ready to see the 2026 Subaru Forester for yourself? Visit Subaru of Rochester in Rochester MN or call our sales team at (507) 285-4777 to schedule a test drive today.
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